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Croatia's Relations with its Neighbours

Since Tudjman's death, subsequent governments have made considerable efforts to normalise Croatia's relations with her neighbours. Prime Minister and President have made state visits to both Bosnia-Herzegovina and Serbia-Montenegro to underline their commitment to regional co-operation on cross border issues such as organised crime and progress towards European integration.

Although EU member states recognised Croatia on 15 January 1992, the UK delayed establishing diplomatic relations on account of concerns about legislation protecting minorities. On 8 May 1992, the Croatian Parliament amended this legislation and the UK established diplomatic relations with Croatia on 25 June 1992.